Add 60/20 and 16/70
1st number: 3 0/20, 2nd number: 16/70
60/20 + 16/70 is 113/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
60/20 = 60 × 7/20 × 7 = 420/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
16/70 = 16 × 2/70 × 2 = 32/140 - Add the two like fractions:
420/140 + 32/140 = 420 + 32/140 = 452/140 - 452/140 simplified gives 113/35
- So, 60/20 + 16/70 = 113/35
In mixed form: 38/35
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